Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha English-guided Group Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

*The most popular attractions of Chengdu: pandas and Leshan Buddha.

*Sightseeing tour only without tourist traps.

*Best use of time and money, visit pandas and Grand Buddha in 1 day.

*English speaking small group, transfer+guide+entry tickets all inclusive, easy and comfortable.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Prices listed above are valid excluding the periods of Chinese New Year, May day holiday, China National Day holiday and other important activities which cause the big tour price change, an enquiry would be necessary for the exact tour price if you happen to travel during these periods. Try to avoid the public holidays if possible when you book this tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Enghlish-chinese speaking tour guide.

panda park Entry(55RMB/person), Leshan Buddha entry by your option(80RMB/Pax)

Hotel pick-up service.

Lunch

Tips to guide and driver.

Shuttle bus(30RMB/person) inside the panda base by your option.

Hotel drop-off.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

The guide and driver will pick up visitors at hotels 1 by 1 from 7 to 8, transfer to the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for about 30 to 45 minutes. Visit the panda park for 2.5 to 3 hours by seeing over the pandas from tiny pink newborns to giants. Admire the adorable panda babies running around their play enclosures, laying in the pool, or climbing the trees.

3 hours • Admission Included

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo)

Afterwards, drive to the historic Leshan Buddha by a ride of 2.5 hours on the expressway. After a quick lunch, sightseeing of the world's largest sitting Buddha statue which is about 71 meters high crafted out of a cliff face. If the situation allows, the guide will take you for a closer look at the Buddha's head and feet. Find out more about Buddism and local beliefs in the Lingyun Temple next to the Giant Buddha. After 2 hours visiting at Leshan Buddha, drive back to Chengdu, end the tour at the city center of Tianfu Square.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Chengdu: Panda Base Leshan Buddha English-guided Group Tour

Pickup included

Panda Base Half Day Tour

Duration: 5 hours
Half day tour
Car/van/coach
Pickup included

Reviews

4.57

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This excursion is...
jeanmichel p,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This excursion is an opportunity to discover in excellent conditions two essential sites of Chengdu and its region. Mark our guide was attentive to all participants and made this day an unforgettable experience.
Good experience
Federica R,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Very good experience at Panda Base. Long trip to see the Buddah (more than 2 hours driving to go and equal to come back).
very nice experience, our...
Jaspery S,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
very nice experience, our guide Mark speaks fluent English and he knows the route to watch pandas where it is less crowded. He always took care of me on the way as I'm a senior. The ride to Leshan Buddha is pretty long but worth it, really amazing buddha statue. Mark recommended a garden restaurant serving Sichuan dishes at affordable prices , I enjoyed it very much! would definitely recommend this tour.
Wonderful Tour!
Alexandra F,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I loved this tour! Judy was a wonderful guide, very kind and knowledgeable. We arrived just in time for the pandas’ breakfast, so they were very active. They are so cute! The Leshan Giant Buddha was also wonderful, and I really appreciated being able to see both sites in one day. I highly recommend this tour!
Great value and wonderful trip
Robyn D,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00
A slower start with some delays on setting off but was so pleased that no time was cut from our time at the pandas or the Buddha. Mark is an amazing guide and has so much knowledge on all the places visited and is an all round great guy! Lunch was an amazing experience. Not included in the price but taken to a lovely local spot which is tucked away.